The mens and womens basketball teams will be unveiled to the general public during Midnight Mania tonight at Breslin Center. Admission is free and doors open at 10:30 p.m.
Each year, the event is has a different theme. This years theme is Let the Music Play.
Players and coaches from both teams will be available to sign autographs.
Both teams will compete in an intra-squad scrimmage shortly after midnight.
October 12 marks the official start of preseason practice.
There also will be a banner for fans to sign, which is planned to be displayed at Breslin Center. Head coach Tom Izzo said the banner is designed to show fans the team appreciates their support and expects them represent MSU well.
Its not a contract, he said. Its just something that were going to hang there so every time they want to leave early, they know theyre being held to a standard, too. And thats an elite standard.
Freshman guard Maurice Ager said hes ready to take the court tonight for Midnight Mania.
Ive been to a few before I got here, he said.
It should be a lot of fun. I know thats something I wouldve liked to be apart of. Its heavy anticipation and were just ready to roll.